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Panasonic HC-V250 Basic Operating Instructions Manual

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Basic Operating Instructions
High Definition Video Camera
HC-V550
HC-V550M
HC-V530
HC-V250
Model No.
HC-V230
SQT0012

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  • Page 1 Basic Operating Instructions High Definition Video Camera HC-V550 HC-V250 Model No. Model No. HC-V550M HC-V230 HC-V530 Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future use. This document explains basic operations of the unit. For more detailed explanation, please refer to “Operating Instructions (PDF format)”...

  • Page 2: Information For Your Safety

    Information for Your Safety WARNING: CAUTION To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or ≥ Danger of explosion if battery is product damage, incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the ≥ Do not expose this unit to rain, moisture, type recommended by the manufacturer. dripping or splashing.
  • Page 3 ≥ Do not use any other USB cables except the OMAN-TRA supplied one. R/1612/13 About connecting to a TV D090281 ≥ Always use the supplied HDMI mini cable or a genuine Panasonic HDMI mini cable [HC-V250] (RP-CDHM15, RP-CDHM30: optional). OMAN-TRA R/1611/13 D090281 For India only...
  • Page 4 HD Writer LE 2.1. prevented. (When the difference in temperature j Copy the image to a Panasonic Blu-ray is severe, place the unit in a plastic bag or the disc recorder that supports AVCHD like, remove air from the bag, and seal the bag.)
  • Page 5 ≥ Pages for reference are indicated by an arrow, for example: l 00 These operating instructions are designed for use with models HC-V550 HC-V550M HC-V250 HC-V230 HC-V530 Pictures may be slightly different from the original. ≥ The illustrations used in these operating...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    ≥ Adobe Reader is required to view the PDF file. Please download it from the homepage of Adobe Systems Incorporated. Information for Your Safety......2 Wi-Fi Accessories............ 7 [HC-V550]/[HC-V550M]/[HC-V250] Preparation What you can do with the ® Wi-Fi function ..........22 If the Wi-Fi connection cannot be Power supply..........

  • Page 7: Accessories

    Accessories Check the accessories before using this unit. Keep the accessories out of reach of children to prevent swallowing. Product numbers correct as of Nov. 2013. These may be subject to change. Optional accessories Battery pack VW-VBT190 Some optional accessories may not be available in some countries.

  • Page 8: Preparation

    ≥ The unit has a function for distinguishing batteries which can be used safely. The dedicated battery (VW-VBT190/VW-VBT380) supports this function. The only batteries suitable for use with this unit are genuine Panasonic products and batteries manufactured by other companies and certified by Panasonic. Panasonic cannot in any way guarantee the quality, performance or safety of batteries which have been manufactured by other companies and are not genuine Panasonic products.

  • Page 9: Charging The Battery

    ≥ Do not use any other DC cables except the supplied one. ≥ Do not use any other AC adaptors except the supplied one. ≥ We recommend using Panasonic batteries (l 8). ≥ If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.

  • Page 10: Charging And Recording Time

    (5 h 20 min) [1080] 2 h 10 min 1 h 5 min [3.6 V/1940 mAh] [MP4/ [720] iFrame] 2 h 35 min 1 h 20 min [iFrame] HC-V250/HC-V230 Battery model Maximum Actual number Charging Recording Recording continuous recordable [Voltage/Capacity...

  • Page 11: Recording To A Card

    Please confirm the latest information about SD Memory Cards/SDHC Memory Cards/SDXC Memory Cards that can be used for motion picture recording on the following website. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/e_cam (This website is in English only.) ≥ Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.

  • Page 12: Inserting/Removing An Sd Card

    Inserting/removing an SD card When using an SD card not from Panasonic, or one previously used on other equipment, for the first time on this unit, format the SD card. (l 21) When the SD card is formatted, all of the recorded data is deleted.

  • Page 13: Selecting A Mode

    Preparation Selecting a mode You can switch this unit between Recording Mode (Motion Picture Recording Mode/Still Picture Recording Mode) and Playback Mode by pressing the recording/playback button. If you touch the recording mode switching icon in Recording Mode, this unit can be switched between Motion Picture Recording Mode and Still Picture Recording Mode.

  • Page 14: How To Use The Touch Screen

    To display the recording mode switching icon Display of the recording mode switching icon will disappear when no touch operation is performed for a specific period of time. To display it again, touch the screen. ≥ If the recording start/stop button is pressed in Still Picture Recording Mode or Playback Mode, this unit will be switched to Motion Picture Recording Mode.

  • Page 15: About The Touch Menu

    About the Touch Menu Touch (left side)/ (right side) of the Touch Menu to switch the operation icons. ≥ It is also possible to switch the operation icons by  sliding the Touch Menu right or left while touching it. A Touch Menu ∫...

  • Page 16: Setting Date And Time

    Preparation Setting date and time The clock is not set at the time of purchase. Make sure to set the clock. Select the menu. (l 21) : [SETUP] # [CLOCK SET] MENU Touch the date or time to be set, then set the desired value using A Displaying the World Time setting: [HOME]/ [DESTINATION]...

  • Page 17: Changing The Recording Mode

    Basic Changing the Recording Mode Touch the Recording Mode button icon. MENU Touch the desired Recording Mode button icon. Mode Effect You can switch the mode to the Intelligent Auto Mode, Intelligent Auto which optimises settings to the recording environment you are in.

  • Page 18: Recording Motion Pictures

    Basic Recording motion pictures ≥ HC-V250 HC-V230 Open the lens cover before turning on the unit.  Open the LCD monitor, and set this unit to Motion Picture Recording Mode. (l 13)  Press the recording start/stop button to start recording.

  • Page 19: Using The Zoom

    , selecting [VIDEO MENU SETUP] or [PHOTO SETUP] # [MEDIA, VIDEO/  PICTURE]. (l 21) HC-V550 HC-V530 HC-V250 HC-V230  Select the still picture C or the recording  format of the motion picture D you wish to play back.

  • Page 20: Watching Video/Pictures On Your Tv

    ≥ When [MP4/iFrame] is selected [ALL MP4/iFrame]/[1080/50p]/[720/25p]/[360/25p]/[iFrame] ≥ The recording mode icon B is displayed in the thumbnail display when the item is touched. ≥ The following icons are displayed on thumbnails when [ALL AVCHD] or [1080/50i] is touched: j AVCHD [1080/50p] scene: j AVCHD [PH] scene: j AVCHD [HA] scene: j AVCHD [HG] scene:...

  • Page 21: Using The Menu Screen

    Touch the desired item to enter the (Refer to the Operating Instructions (PDF setting. format)) Touch [EXIT] to exit the menu ≥ setting. HC-V550 HC-V530 HC-V250 HC-V230 Media selection screen is not displayed when the USB HDD is not connected. Touch [YES]. 　(ENG) SQT0012...

  • Page 22: Wi-Fi

    Wi-Fi [HC-V550]/[HC-V550M]/[HC-V250] ® What you can do with the Wi-Fi function By linking with Wi-Fi compatible devices, you can use the Wi-Fi functions of [Remote Ctrl]‚ [Baby Monitor]‚ [Hom.Monitor]‚ [DLNA Play], [Copy], [Live Cast] and [History]. Before using the respective Wi-Fi functions, check and prepare your device.

  • Page 23: If The Wi-Fi Connection Cannot Be Established

    If the Wi-Fi connection cannot be established Problem Check points It cannot connect (General) to the wireless ≥ Turn ON the wireless access point. access point. ≥ Approach the wireless access point and reconnect. ≥ If it takes time to complete the connection, the Wi-Fi connection will be The wireless aborted.
  • Page 24 Problem Check points The Wi-Fi (Wireless Access Point Connection) connection is not ≥ Make sure the smartphone is properly connected to the wireless possible between access point by checking the Wi-Fi settings of the smartphone. this unit and a ≥ Make sure this unit and the smartphone are connected to the same smartphone.

  • Page 25: Others

    Power consumption: [HA]; Recording; Average 17 Mbps (VBR) HC-V550 HC-V550M HC-V530 [HG]; 4.9 W Average 13 Mbps (VBR) HC-V250 HC-V230 [HE]; 4.7 W Average 5 Mbps (VBR) Charging; 7.7 W [MP4/iFrame] [1080]; Maximum 28 Mbps (VBR) Motion picture recording format: [720];...
  • Page 26 7.5 cm (3.0z) wide LCD monitor (Approx. 460 K Effective pixels; dots) Motion picture; 2200 K (16:9)* HC-V250 HC-V230 Still picture; 6.7 cm (2.7z) wide LCD monitor (Approx. 230 K 2200 K (16:9), 1700 K (4:3), 1670 K (3:2) dots)
  • Page 27 Mass: HC-V550 HC-V550M HC-V250 Wireless transmitter: HC-V550 Approx. 235 Compliance standard; IEEE802.11b/g/n [without battery (supplied) and an SD card Frequency range used; (optional)] Central frequency 2412 MHz to 2462 MHz [11ch] HC-V550M Approx. 237 Encryption method; Wi-Fi compliant WPA™/ [without battery (supplied)] WPA2™/WEP...

  • Page 28: About Copyright

    ≥ “AVCHD”, “AVCHD Progressive” and the other use. Additional information may be “AVCHD Progressive” logo are trademarks of obtained from MPEG LA, LLC. Panasonic Corporation and Sony See http://www.mpegla.com. Corporation. ≥ Manufactured under license from Dolby This product incorporates the software licensed Laboratories.

  • Page 29: Limited Warranty (Only For Australia)

    Panasonic Customer Care Centre. If the failure in the product is not a major failure then Panasonic may choose to repair or replace the product and will do so in a reasonable period of time from receiving notice from you.
  • Page 30 SQT0012 (ENG)
  • Page 31 (ENG) SQT0012...
  • Page 32 Panasonic Corporation SQT0012 Web site: http://panasonic.net F0114SL0 © Panasonic Corporation 2013...

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